Launching and Marketing a Self-Published Novel: Nat's Plan for Husk

09/04/2025 46 min

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Preorder your copy of Husk: huskbook.comIn this episode of Between Drafts, Nat shares his comprehensive strategy for launching his debut sci-fi novel "Husk." With just two months until release, Nat breaks down his three-pronged approach to building buzz and reaching readers through Bookstagram/BookTok influencers, podcast appearances, and newsletter partnerships. He discusses the unique challenges of transitioning from non-fiction to fiction marketing, and how he's leveraging his existing platform while building new connections in the sci-fi community.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Book launch planning for a self-published novel[01:28] Writing progress and word count goals[02:15] Sci-fi vs fantasy novel length differences[06:08] Typography and book formatting updates for Husk[09:32] Early reader copies and launch timing[17:49] Marketing across different social media platforms[25:11] Podcast marketing strategy breakdown[31:00] Newsletter marketing strategy[32:28] Ebook pricing strategy[37:28] Building momentum through recommendations and reviews[42:31] Instagram advertising plans[44:09] Final launch timeline and marketing schedule recapSubscribe to the newsletter https://betweendraftspod.comFollow us on Twitter twitter.com/between_draftsFollow us on Instagram instagram.com/betweendraftspod